WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has previously advertised for and received bids for the project entitled “2025 Capital Road Program”; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received on September 15, 2026 and five (5) bids were received as set forth below:
| Bidder No. | Bidder | Base Bid |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L&L Paving Company, Inc. (Farmingdale, NJ 07727) | $1,645,000.00 |
| 2 | Earle Asphalt Company (Wall Township, NJ 07719) | $1,762,713.13 |
| 3 | Meco, Inc. (Millstone, NJ 08535) | $1,853,562.25 |
| 4 | Black Rock Enterprises LLC (Old Bridge, NJ 08857) | $1,856,773.87 |
| 5 | C.J. Hesse, Inc. (Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716) | $1,869,019.62 |
WHEREAS, by letter dated September 15, 2026, the Township Engineer, Robert VonBriel, PE has recommended to the Township Council that the Township award the contract to the apparent low bidder, L&L Paving Company, Inc., for the base bid advertised, in the amount of $1,645,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it appears the bid of L&L Paving Company, Inc., complies with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to accept the lowest responsive bid for this project in compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, any approval herein is specifically conditioned upon a Certification of Funds being provided by the Townships Chief Financial Officer identifying the accounts from which payment will be made; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 22nd day of September, 2026 by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows: